Most Unusual Military Action: The Krag

Join me while I show you one of the most unique actions you will ever see. The Norwegian Krag is unlike any other military rifle. The Krag is a terrific military rifle to learn about and hopefully this is a lesson that will be of interest. Let me know what you think by commenting below, giving a thumbs up, and checking out Patreon. Thanks everyone!
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[@TheMrkunekune]

the 6,5x55 is alive and well in norway, very popular.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Fantastic cartridge - Norway knows.

[@yeahbee8237]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns norway just does what big brother Sweden does :p

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

: )

[@slashdotism]

@@yeahbee8237 The 6.5x55 was a joint effort by The Swedish-Norwegian Rifle Commission. 6.5x55 Swedish is what the Americans call it, in Norway we call it by it's proper name; 6.5×55mm Krag.

[@kieranh2005]

6.5x55 is quite popular in New Zealand too. Quite a few Swedish mausers here.

[@gordongrice9856]

Hi Mike, great video on the Krag. I can't believe I actually passed on on one of these rifles for less than 20 bucks back in the late 60's. I'm thinking it was chambered in .303 Brit but my memory fails me. Do you know if they had them in .303?

[@conradstoll4410]

It's important to note that the Norwegian 6.5 loading is much lower pressure than the Swedish. Army tests found that the higher pressure Swedish ammo could be safely used in an emergency. Nevertheless, anyone with a Norwegian krag would be advised to shoot milder handloads if he intended to shoot it regularly. After the Spanish-American war the US army briefly used a hotter loading of .30-40 but backtracked because it cracked locking lugs.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Conrad! Important for people to know.

[@hb9145]

The Norwegian Krags were designed to be used with regular 6,5 Mauser ammo, which they shot for decades. It was only after some rifles showed material fatigue that the loads were reduced.

[@rickbattle5706]

Amazing rifle. Never seen one with a hatch. Cool. :-). Of course if that rifle was used by the Navy a hatch would make perfect sense! :-)

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hahahahaha - hatches make think of that show - LOST - the hatch - not sure if you watched it. Cheers : )

[@exploringwithlarry4140]

Hello I have a Krag rifle can I fit a rifle into a carbine stock or if you know where I can find a rifle stock for my 30_40 THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Please try Boyd's gun stocks or Numrich gun parts. After that - gun shows - I've seen a few.

[@exploringwithlarry4140]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you 🤠

[@lappis22]

1 krag 6,5x55 1 mauser radom 7,92 fore sale!

[@yeahbee8237]

Check out a gunsmith name Nyhuus on Facebook He has done a beautiful sporterized krag

[@yeahbee8237]

Or this forum where he posts throuout the build forum.robsoft.nu/viewtopic.php?t=188738

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Pure quality - thank you.

[@luzianwasescha6056]

YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NEVER REST THE STRIKER ON A LIVE ROUND! YOU COULD BUMP IT, DROP IT. IT COULD ALSO SLIP WHEN YOU TRY TO RECOCK IT. When you have a decocker on a Pistol, it decocks on a safety notch. Not the same....

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Luzian - wise words of safety. Thank you for writing.

[@johnparrish9215]

I've seen one of these fully customized back in the 1920s that had the most magnificent engraving on the receiver. Lovely rifle.

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

A great video thank you. I think I'm right in saying that Krag's were still in use in Scandinavia at the outbreak of WW2. I remember seeing one advertised that had been converted to a .22 training rifle but had a Nazi stamp on it which shows that it was a captured item I believe. Incidentally, my wife's Grandfather was in the British force dispatched to Norway in 1940 against the German invasion; an operation which didn't go well at all. However, he also had the pleasure of deployment to Norway to assist in the surrender of German units in 1945. He played in a football match against Norwegian soldiers and won and each British player was presented with a prize; a Nazi dagger from which the swastika and eagle had been ground!

[@hb9145]

Yes, the Krag (6,5x55) was the main army rifle, but there were also thousands of civilian rifles. After the German invasion, the German authorities continued production of Krag rifles. These were stamped with swastikas and eagles.

[@surfstrat59]

I love 6.5 Swedish Mauser! It’s a fantastic cartridge.....

[@MrPh30]

6,5x55 KJ cartridge, tiny measure differences and pressure than the Swedish Mauser. One could fire SM ammo in Krag but not the other way around incase a war broke out .

[@luzianwasescha6056]

MrPh30 bullshit

[@MrPh30]

SM had maximum chamber measurer, KJ had minimum, even though it was a join national commitee design group with Mauser ,Germany techical design help, there was the signs of going out of union. And the ploy was to let the Swedes belive that all could be simple and easy if so happeend. But the 2 carteidges has different pressure and ballistic also,Mauser were stronger than the Krag load.

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

@@luzianwasescha6056 Check out kragcollectorsassociation quite a few Krag collectors address this issue and the majority of them come up with the same conclusion.

[@hb9145]

@@MrPh30 Nonsense. You can fire SM ammo in a Krag and Krag ammo in a SM. The former is *not* recommended because of risk of material fatigue, but it was done for decades.

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Thats how you should close all bolt actions

[@silentseawolf]

I very much enjoy your presentation style, relaxing to listen too. And I agree, its funny that the Silly Americans are flocking to 6.5 while the finns, swedes and norwegians have been having a quiet chuckle about the whole thing for the last 90 years while printing tiny groups at long range with such a excellent cartridge.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks for the kind words - and yes indeed - the 6.5x55 and 6.5x57 have been soaring for a very long time. Oh well, the Creedmoor sells a lot of guns - which is good on its own.

[@sondrefagerliie6895]

Hi! Great video as always. You have by far the best and most underrated gun video channel on KZbin. In Norway there are hundred thousands Krags around. It was the no. 1 target rifle for many years, until the Sauer took over. Unfortunately they are not perceived as useful anymore, e.g. as hunting rifle conversions, not because of pressure limitations, but because a combintion of wet chamber (e.g. due to rain or oil) and only one locking lug, caused the point of impact to change from zero. This effect is not as significant as many people believe, but nonetheless, it had made the Krag unpopular. There is one gunsmith who makes beautiful custom Krags, so luckily someone still choses to take care of them. Google Rafdal Våpen to see them.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Sondre - thank you for your supportive words! The Krag is not quite the way it seems. Years ago, when I was young and foolish I tried to blow one up. They were only $49.00 at the time. The chamber was 6.5x55. I finally used Bullseye to the case mouth. The barrel blew apart just forward of the front receiver ring - the action didn't move. I had no money for instruments to measure pressure - but it must have been approaching 100,000 psi. I think that is a strong action - or at least that one was. From all the letters I've received over a long time - you have a truly great country. I hope the people are able to keep it that way. All the best to you.

[@MrPh30]

Svein Solli , the late great gunwriter,hunter he had a hunting krag with a clawmount for a Zeiss 4x on he built together with gunsmith Ragnar Hansen. The last years before he passed, Solli was in wheelchair. He took one of his last game , a beaver sitting with rest on his knees , in the corner of the road next to the little river. He took it with a neckshot at 130 meters slightly before dusk, load 85 Sierra JHP. A friend was with him at that evening.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Sondre - Many people here are watching The 12th Man - about Jan Baalsrud; I knew only a little of what happened. I knew Norway as an amazing country from university and wrote a paper on Trondheim and the U Boats - which was a popular subject at the time, but I somehow missed the details of the Baalsrud escape to Sweden. I write to share my awe for the Norwegian people and I must visit Norway. Hope you are well my friend.

[@gullintanni]

Super accurate rifle because of the 6.5x55SE round. It opened the eyes the Wehrmacht in 1940 with it's long range accuracy.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Beautiful Special Rifle I Want To Own Someday 😀The Krag is Awesome 😮😀😊👍🏼

[@GuitarNewby]

🤔 Where would a Lefty get military surplus rifles? Would love to see what's bout there in Lefty 🤠.

[@tucsonor]

The Krag Jørgensen m/94 action manage high pressure. The "problem" is fatique. Few knew about fatique at the time Krag designed the action. As a check in production, all actions were shot with 5 rounds. Procedure was first round 46-50000 psi, second 58.000psi, third 65000psi, fourth 72500psi. Last back to 46000. Some were additionally shot 40 rounds @58.000psi. Thru the years we have experienced this fatique issue, and now the norm is approx 40000 psi. At that pressure they last for ever.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Excellent comment - I had no idea about this! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@danielgrove7782]

I have a book that outlines how to "shorten" the mag...i have always overlooked them...that mag is incredible. I was looking into bigger cal low pressure (for a stevens double") found the 35win and 405 win

[@bobscruggs8886]

My first rifle I bought in 1963 was a sport version of the Krag in 30-40 I shot my first buck with it the action and side feeder where excellent.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Unique beginning Bob - I can't think of a better first rifle.

[@the_bearded_man7188]

Great video man I have a German stamp 6.5 krag dated 1944 and stamped NC

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Awesome! That is a keeper.

[@NordPrecision]

The german troops believed that the Norwegian soliders were highly trained sharpshooters because of the insane precision of the rifle. The soliders opened fire at advancing troops already at 600 meters(656 yards) because the rifles was so precise that they could hit accurately at those distances.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Jomar - yes indeed the rifles were good - but it was the Norwegians that made the difference. My friends in Norway tell - people of legends - fearless and patriotic.

[@hb9145]

In many cases they were also trained sports shooters. Every little village had a shooting club.

[@Peaceful_Gojira]

This is a new sought-after rifle, for sure. This, and the BAR Hunting Rifle...because these guns are just so unique looking.... Cheers, nice video!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Peaceful - they're both great

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for introducing me to the Krag. I have seen them but never seen a walk through. Have noticed the cartridge feed on the right side of the action but never seen how it was used. I'm a huge fan of the 6.5 x 55 so maybe I can look for a match to go with my M96 Carl Gustaf. There was a time when I carried the M1903 Springfield.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Rich - the Krag is one of a kind - no action like it. Remarkable it went into production.

[@BumblingBushcraft]

I finally got a Krag again. It is a Norwegian civilian Marksmanship Association (DFS) rifle that has been bult on a M1904 Krag Jørgensen Engineeer Carbine reciever. And given a heavy match barrel and a custom stock. This is the setup that was used in the final years of the Krag as the mainstay of Norwegian civilian marksmanship shooting, before it was replaced by the Sauer 200STR. The Krag was famous for the Stang competition shooting. (search for that folks) where marksmen put up to 30 shots on the target in 2x25 seconds, including reloading that internal magazine!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Some people have all the luck! Great purchase - and amazing speed in the "Stang." I would be able to fire 4 or 5 well aimed shots in the tournament 😂😂😂 Aside from all other things - the Krag remains unique beyond compare - and a personal favorite. All the best to you!

[@BumblingBushcraft]

​my shootijng skills with it is on par with yours then. But I intend to practice. It proved very accurate on the range the other day, and could compete with that Sauer STR in the right hands. Have a good summer!

[@RedMcCloud]

I own a Bannerman 1896 Krag and, other than the shoddy carbine conversion job, is an extremely sleek and handy gun. The Krag-Jørgensens are such neat and historical weapons, and honestly the capsule magazine is perfect for a civilian hunting rifle.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I agree. The Krag is a legend to hunt with and one of the finest rifles of all.

[@douglaspollard4585]

I sure do like your channel . you are very good and clear explaining guns did you know that Elmer Keith said once that the Remington Model 8 was the ugliest rifle he ever saw ?I had one once in .32 rem. It was heavy and difficult to load and kicked hard but I liked it iwish I still owned it I thought it was a beautiful carbine .the blueing was very nice. Thanks for all the great videos I wish you had 10 times the number of guns you have now.you deserve to own as many and type as you want.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Douglas - I wish I did too - have more guns I mean : ) I understand what Elmer meant. For sure the Model 8 is unconventional. Ugly though, to me, doesn't really exist. I see beauty in just about everything and everyone. Idealist I guess.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

I once got to handle an unmodified Danish Krag rifle and it was a rare mint example. I have seen a few American Krag sporters and just recently handled a Norwegian Krag sporter that may have once been a carbine dated 1918 that I may buy. It is fairly modified so I may do a scout style stalking rifle out of it. I think for that it would be amazing.

[@rtanidean4931]

Love the Krag Jorgensen 30/40 !!!! I own 3. Probably my fav of all time.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Deano - A great rifle and action!

[@backspin6698]

According to my father from Norway ,( he was 17 years old in the end of the WW2) Some German soliders didn't get home again due to the precision and power the Krag Jorgensen rifle.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

True in numbers. The Krag Jorgensen is a legendary rifle.

[@NordPrecision]

The German troops thought that all the norwegian soldiers were highly trained snipers because of the Krags precision

[@hb9145]

@@NordPrecision Not that far off. There were gun clubs in every little village and a plethora of fine marksmen.

[@NordPrecision]

@@hb9145 yes. Combined with the fine accuracy of the krag, it was pretty normal for military personnel to be members of DFS which is a "club" for competition shooting

[@hallgeirgulljord5237]

Another neat detail is the switch on the left side of the reciever that you can switch to an upright position and block the magazine so the bolt doesn't pick up rounds. Then you can load single rounds if you have the time, and have five rounds ready for when you get really busy. I think it was a design to conserve ammo and take good aim with your single shot instead. The rear sights on these went up to 2200 meters (2200+ yards) The idea was not that you would hit accurately at that range, but rather that a whole company could saturate an area with fire. That being said, the rifle is so accurate that hitting a man size target is doable so long as you can see the target in your sights. Around 600 meters shouldn't be a problem for a skilled marksman. The rifle was used in the fighting during the nazi invasion of Norway in 1940. The germans had problems with the Norwegians taking them out when they were out of range from their K98. This occured in the mountains around Narvik where the open terrain favored the Norwegians, some of whom were avid sealhunters..

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Hallgeir - I like the Krag so much - a classic and unique design.

[@yeahbee8237]

Krags are still used in norway for a kind of quick 300m shooting discipline Stange skytte

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

Those Krag bolt actions are extremely smooth with a coolness factor that is tough to beat. Eventually, I would like to get a Model 1896 Carbine and an original Winchester Model 1895 in 30-40 Krag. Also, before I forget, I should mention that a neat film that features the Krag rifle is Rough Riders. Anyways, this is another wonderful video and the people that assist you do a phenomenal job.

[@jonathanmays2600]

I'm sure you're aware but just in case the 1895 in 30-40 krag is stamped 30 Army on the barrel. I have one stamped 30 US and everyone told me it was a 30-40 but it turned out to be 30-03 parent cartridge to the 30-06. Lot of misinformation out there on the forums and such

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you ! I'll watch the movie! I tried to buy the same 30-40 Krag carbine - no luck yet - what a superb carbine. And the 1895 in 30-40 - well...that is a time machine. Fantastic.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Jonathan! People need to know.

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

@@jonathanmays2600 Thank you for sharing that information. For myself, I wasn't aware that the 30-03 was referred to as the 30 US so that is something that I will most certainly be aware of when I am looking at those firearms in the future. As to caliber misinformation I think that one of the greatest offenders is the M1 Garand. People buy them and know that it is chambered for the 30-06 Springfield unless otherwise specified. That information is correct, but it is also incomplete. The M1 Garand requires (unless it has been modified) 30-06 Springfield ammo that is designed specially for it otherwise the op-rod will be permanently damaged in only a few shots. The problem is that enough people buy that gun, don't research what 30-06 loads are safe for it because they assume it is chambered for the 30-06 Springfield, and then have an extremely bad day when the op-rod is damaged. That is why when it comes to caliber and ammunition of a firearm I have to be 100% certain it is correct before I shoot a gun. If I have any doubts I talk with my gunsmith and find appropriate research materials to ensure safe operation.

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

You are welcome and the trilogy by Edmund Morris on Theodore Roosevelt is also excellent. His hunting exploits after the loss of both his mother and first wife is just a bloodbath. With regard to finding the carbine that is going to be tough no matter how many were produced. This is because one of the reasons I want that particular firearm is the same reason why others do to, and that is because the Rough Riders carried it with them into battle. As to the 1895 Winchester I just find them to be an elegant rifle with an innovative action. If you ever get a chance to go to Theodore Roosevelt National Park they have some of his Model 1895's in 405 win on display. I love that euphemism of "time machine" when referring to such firearms as the Krag, the Trapdoor, and the 1895 Winchester that went to war side by side against the Spanish Mauser.

[@bearbait2221]

I got to Say that IT IS EXTREMELY BAD TO PUT A ROUND IN AND HAVE THE FIRING PIN RESTING ON THE PRIMER. I used to close the bolt the same way for storage but with a round in it puts all the pressure on the primmer so if you bump the stock down wile climbing it goes Boom.So for storage yes hunting NONONO badbadbad try with junk mod 700 put a round in and pull the trigger and put the bolt down now the pin is denting the primer drop on the ground and it will go boom almost every time if hit hard or primers are soft. Its a bad habit i learned the hard way in Kodiak a brown bear sow with 3 cubs all over 9 feet was huffing at me and earlier from muscle memory i had put the bolt down wile trigger was pulled it dented the primmer you can feel this happen now the primmer can fail Im glad it was a warning shot and not a life and death shot because it failed from the dent. So now I don't not even for storage I did this to my hole life but hear you say with a round in no good . JUST FOR SAFETY i had to say somthing

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Mike, Wonderful post - thanks for writing. Safety is the most important thing. Hopefully no one puts a cartridge in the chamber and closes the bolt unless they are ready to shoot. All the best and thanks again.

[@kennyshepherd8311]

Thank you!

[@bretnmannn]

krags were converted to 303x375 -375 flanged nirto 2-1/2'' with nothing more then a barrel change making it a better hunting rig then when wanting to convert it back to original just reinstall the original barrel but you must make sure you have a good brass shim action vice lol!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I had no idea - as my friends in the UK like to say "splendid!"

[@russellmiller212]

Just a courtesy note to prevent those who may misinterpret the logic of holding the trigger to the rear while closing the bolt on bolt action rifles against a chambered cartridge. There should never be a cartridge chambered on this instance. This is applicable to bolt action rifles which cock on opening. Also, there are only a few (i.e. Enfield, Swedish, Krag '03A3) actions which offer the option to manually pull the hammer to the rear like a lever action. Never do so with a round in the chamber...If there is a desire to leave a cartridge chambered for the duration of a hunt, load and cautiously lower the hammer while holding the trigger to the rear. I failed to mention that in this case as well there also shouldn't be a cartridge chambered.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Russell - very important for all gun owners.

[@richardstromquist1]

FYI you should never hunt or carry as suggested with a live round and uncocked bolt or hammer. The firing pin is loose in this position and the impulse from dropping the gun on its butt against something hard can set off the round. The exception is a lever gun with a half-cocked safety. Maybe this particular action is an exception as well, but in general this is a dangerous thing to do with bolt actions.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Richard - excellent advice - no accidents is paramount.

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

Dry firing the Krag can break the firing pin as it is a two piece construction as is the 1903 Springfield. I was lucky enough to obtain an Adolf Neidner sportized 30-40 Krag

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That is a gem - so hard to find; well done! Neidner rifles have such class and style - never to be made again - much like fine paintings they are in demand. Thanks for the firing pin advice. Bye for now.

[@bewerhunter50]

krag-jørgensen in action kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWbclHpubK1kmJo

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Amazing Arne! The shooter is so skilled - the obvious thing to say is he runs it about as fast as a semi! Thanks for the link!

[@bewerhunter50]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yes they are fast and acurate, here the G3 cant keep up, kzbin.info/www/bejne/apTRcqqIf8hqidk its a norwegan competition, STANG, max hits in 25 sek,

[@richardnear4160]

I own a Springfield 1898 30/40 Krag. I hunt with it and reload the cases also

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Richard - That's always a fine choice - both the rifle and cal. are tops - as you know. I've always thought the 30-40 is one of the most useful and balanced rounds - and I like the rim. On top of all that the rifles keep going up in value. You can't lose....and you reload: all bases covered.

[@Danny.D93]

Quick question: Krag rifles are often considered a pretty ingenious design that held up even in the wake of stripper clip charged rifles. It is reliable, and used rimless cartridges. However, it receives a lot of scrutiny for its supposedly weak action. If it had duel locking lugs, do you think we would be seeing more of these rifles around?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Aiden - I think they settled on the optimal design. Another lug might have made a difference but failures were extremely rare. Rather than the one lug, it was probably the overall design that ultimately resulted in other designs superseding the Krag.

[@chent]

Great video. Used a Krag-Jørgensen alot when growing up. Real shame with the stock, Absolutly amazing to shoot, known to be acutate, but the one I used had a crooked pipe on it.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hope you had it re-barreled - well worth it.

[@chent]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns It belongs to the shooters guild, I have not seen it in ages. A shame how they treated it, but guess I would never get to use it for years if it had any sentement to them.

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis7302]

Krag,as seen in the early 1960s film,"To kill a Mockingbird".

[@rossbrumby1957]

And almost every episode of Hogan's Heroes carried by Sgt. Schultz.

[@TheConsciousEffort]

My uncle gave me one of these rifles a couple days ago! Very stoked to bring it to a gunsmith and see if it works!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hope it works - rare to find one that doesn't.

[@TB-zh9pe]

Gregory Peck used a Krag-Jorgensen (K-J) "sporter" to kill a rabid dog in the movie "To Kill a Mockingbird." My neighbor when I was a kid had one, and his 3 sons shot their first deer with it. Over 25 years ago I stopped at a country gun store that had a used K-J sporter with a full length or Mannlicher stock. A few days later I stopped at a local gun shop, and told the dealer about it. He said, "Wait here a minute." He went to the back room, opened his safe, and walked back out with a beautiful K-J sporter with a Mannlicher stock. He had it custom made for himself, and it was NOT for sale, even though I wanted it. Several years ago I bought the book, SHOTS at WHITETAILS by Larry Koller, and learned that his favorite rifle was a K-J that he sporterized and furnished with a Mannlicher stock that he made for it. Apparently the K-J and the Mannlicher style of stock go well together. Thanks for bringing back memories!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Tim - Fantastic sporters on the Krag are legendary; I wish they showed up at for sale more often. If I can't find one soon I'll have someone build one for me. I contacted a gunsmith in Sweden or Norway but he is booked for years. To Kill a Mockingbird - great movie - I forgot about the Krag. Thanks for writing.

[@rossbrumby1957]

The usual firearm carried by Sgt. Schultz in almost every episode of Hogan's Heroes.

[@erichuntter2437]

I know a couple off people how ues a 6.5x55 for deer stalking. Off the topic , have you got a Greener GP Martini Action Mk 1 or Mk 2 ?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Eric - I have a close friend who just harvested a colossal mule deer with the 6.5x55 at near 500 yards. He is an excellent shot and so, no issues. Venison! I had the GP - it arrived rusty and beastly looking and still performed like a champ. Fairly light too. I cleaned it up and put a nice bonnet on it and it sold quickly.

[@erichuntter2437]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns that's some shooting taking a deer at 500 yards 👍. The greener you got must been a really bad one , you must look out for a really tidy mk1 there going up in price . My dad has a couple mk1 and mk2

[@wizardofahhhs759]

It looks heavy.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

It does - but is actually just over 7 pounds.

[@NordPrecision]

Most krags, which is in factory stock conditions, weight 4 kilos, but there are some models that wheigt 3,5 kilos, for example the m/1912

[@MrPh30]

They made a protype or test rifle with dual lugs,but that was long after the main production had started.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That is really interesting. If you come across more info on the prototype please send.

[@MrPh30]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns It is depicted in Hanevik Krag book, it was too ,too late . Many years after the M94 had been developed . But it showed it would have benefited fro an extra lug to begin with.

[@hetfieldj1]

Still hoping for the model 99 284 win video

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hey - great! It is on my desk : ) coming soon - just need a 28 hour day - thanks for your patience.

[@davidwagner4671]

Good video

[@lorenlieder9789]

Great job Mike nice video.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Loren - my saying thank you again doesn't reflect how much your kind words mean to me - but thank you. : )

[@redsky8509]

thank you.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

: ) my privilege.

[@burgknife758]

This is the first rifle I purchased in 30 army ,30-40 krag when I started collecting .it is still one of my favorites. Such a soft shooting ,smooth action .I have had a hard time finding ammo ? When I do find it I'm sure to grab it up.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Ramon - great that you have a 30-40! You're right about the ammo - they seem to makes it in batches once a year or so...depending on manufacturer. I find a lot at gun shows.

[@luchacefox259]

Use ammoseek.com you can find it for 25 bucks a box on there. Ventura also makes a really nice hunting round with 220 grain round nose bullet but its 45 a box. Enjoy your Krag.

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

tony v ya thats a bugger Remington stopped making it a couple years ago so I bought every box I came across, ended up with six, save the brass and found some dies. Hopefully Remington will run off another batch in the near future, ammo is still listed in Natchez Shooter Supply but they had none left........good luck. The last two boxes cost $57 each